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Ortega River

Location: St. Johns River
Mile Marker: St. Johns Mile 21.5
Lat / Lon: N 30° 16.500' / W 081° 42.500'
Depth: 6-7 Feet
Description:
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

Holding:

1.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

1.00

Somewhat Exposed North

Current Flow:

2.00

Wake Protection:

1.00

Somewhat Exposed North

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

1.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Ortega River

Reviewed by: Joe Mittauer on Nov 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

The river bed is 2-3' of soft mud and boats constantly pull loose. There is a 5 mile reach that allows Nor'easters to build white capped waves in an area that you would think is protected. There is no speed restriction so beware of wake. Also, lots of debris on strong outgoing tides.
This area is not suitable for anything beyond an overnight on a soft summer night.

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